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SUMMARY:ORCA BC Webinar: Statement Writing & Evidence Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Investigations. Supporting Successful Prosecutions. \nJoin the Organized Retail Crime Association of British Columbia (ORCA BC) for an informative training webinar designed to strengthen investigative skills and improve the quality of theft investigations across the retail and security industry. \nAs we approach the busy holiday season\, clear\, professional statements and properly documented evidence are more important than ever. Effective reporting supports police investigations\, Crown Counsel’s assessment of charges\, and collaborative retail crime enforcement initiatives\, including Boost and Bust projects. \nWe are pleased to welcome Detective Keith Gustard of the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) as our guest presenter. \nDetective Gustard will share practical guidance on preparing comprehensive statements\, documenting and presenting evidence\, and understanding the key information investigators and Crown Counsel look for when reviewing theft files. \nWhat You’ll Learn \nEssential Elements of Theft Investigations: Understanding the key information needed to support an effective investigation. \nProfessional Statement Writing: Preparing clear\, accurate\, factual\, and comprehensive statements. \nEvidence Documentation & Presentation: Best practices for documenting\, preserving\, and presenting relevant evidence. \nSupporting Successful Prosecutions: Understanding how thorough reporting and collaboration with police can strengthen investigative files. \nEvent Details \nDate: Wednesday\, November 25\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Pacific Time)\nLocation: Online via Microsoft Teams\nPresenter: Detective Keith Gustard\, Vancouver Police Department\nHosted by: Organized Retail Crime Association of British Columbia (ORCA BC) \nWho Should Attend? \nThis webinar is intended for Loss Prevention Officers\, retail employees\, security professionals\, retail investigators\, and industry partners involved in theft prevention\, incident reporting\, and investigations. \nRegistration \nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, November 20\, 2026 \n			\n						\n										\n				\n				\n								\n				\n				\n									\n									\n					\n		There was an error trying to submit your form. Please try again. \n					\n								\n						Name (First and Last)													 *\n											\n												\n				\n				\n				\n										\n						This field is required.					\n									\n			\n		\n\n			\n								\n						Title													 *\n											\n												\n				\n				\n				\n										\n						This field is required.					\n									\n			\n		\n\n			\n								\n						Organization													 *\n											\n												\n				\n				\n				\n										\n						This field is required.					\n									\n			\n		\n\n			\n				\n										\n						Email													 *\n											\n															\n						\n					\n					\n											\n						This field is required.					\n										\n				\n							\n							\n					\n					\n						\n																			\n								\n									Submit								\n								\n							\n																		\n					\n									\n					\n		There was an error trying to submit your form. Please try again. \n					\n			\n				\n			\n						\n		\nMicrosoft Teams invitations and joining instructions will be distributed following registration and/or after the registration deadline. Please check your junk or spam folder if you do not receive your invitation. \nWorking Together to Combat Retail Crime in BC \nStrong investigations begin with accurate reporting\, properly documented evidence\, and effective partnerships. \nWe encourage retailers\, businesses\, contract security providers\, and industry partners to share this opportunity with their teams and professional networks. \nBy strengthening investigative skills across our industry\, we can support more effective police partnerships\, improve case outcomes\, and build stronger collaborative responses to retail crime. \nSafer Stores. Safer Communities. Stronger BC. \nORCA BC — Working Together to Combat Retail Crime in BC
URL:https://orcabc.ca/orcabc-event/orca-bc-webinar-statement-writing-evidence-presentation/
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